Dutch · Places & Geography
het noorden
north
Beginnernoun
Definition
The direction towards the North Pole.
Example
Het noorden van Nederland is vlak.
The north of the Netherlands is flat.
Etymology
'Het noorden' comes from the Old Dutch 'nort', paralleling similar terms in other Germanic languages, referring to the cardinal direction toward the northern hemisphere.
How & Where It’s Used
'Het noorden' is commonly used in both everyday speech and formal writing, relevant to geography or navigation. Recognized across all Dutch-speaking regions.